Coordinator Emergency Transport (Dispatch) Jefferson Hospital

Highmark Health; Coal Valley (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network coordinates communications from EMS providers and referral agencies to appropriate areas to support rapid response across its facilities.

The role directs ground and air ambulance notifications, dispatches specialty teams within WPAHS facilities, and ensures accurate data entry for all center activities while maintaining safety and security across assigned areas.

Qualifications

• Completion of an EMT program or Paramedic license in PA.
• EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania (EMT/Paramedic).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and directs ground and air notification for incoming ambulances.
• Coordinates and dispatches specialty teams within WPAHS facilities.
• Enters data for all activities performed within the communication center.
• Provides direct communication to security staff and dispatches officers when indicated.
• Monitors safety and security for areas of responsibility.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

EMT coordination

Communication

Emergency dispatch

Data entry

Education

PA EMT license

Paramedic license

Tools

Dispatch software

Job description

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

This position is part of Union: Teamster / JH

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job coordinates communications from EMS providers and referral agencies to appropriate areas.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates and directs ground and air notification for incoming ambulances. (20%)
• Coordinates and dispatches specialty teams within WPAHS facilities. (15%)
• Enters data for all activities performed within the communication center. (25%)
• Provides direct communication to security staff and dispatches officers when indicated. (15%)
• Monitors safety and security for areas of responsibility. (25%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Completion of an EMT program PA EMT or Paramedic license or EMS Compact Privilege to Practice in Pennsylvania at the EMT or Paramedic level
• Preferred Dispatching experience for an EMS agency or emergency operations center

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement

This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.